>>>Soooo, my question is, what are some of the basics I need to provide to keep this little guy alive and healthy (and possibly get it to eat) for the few days I anticipate having it here?
>>I headstart Eastern box turtle hatchlings, so I have some supplies handy, such as small rubbermaid totes, UVA/UVB lighting, conditioned water, Reptomin. peat moss (its in moist peatmoss now).


I copied it this time so I won't forget.
Except for the fact that my mud loves to stay in the water basically I don't find the care for him all that different from a box. Muds, like other semi-aquatics do tend to want their food in the water,, they're not usually turtles that want to eat on a plate like boxies will. Drop food in the water & he's probably going to eat it for you.
As long as they are warm enough, have the right lighting & food, since you're only keeping it for a few days it should be just fine.
Good luck with him & if it's not too much trouble.. can you post a picture? They are sooo cute when they are little!
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PHRatz

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